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i do have to say that i feel that even though there are efforts on the part of the local government to address this issue, i do think there are already in the books state laws that might get to the heart of what's happening here and i just, i really hope that there is a thorough investigation that goes beyond what olse is doing because i do think they have limited resources, and it's not a good thing to hear that it would be almost impossible to bring a case forward based on the wording of the law because we -- even though i did not support the amendment, i was hoping that the amendment would give the city the tools to be able to at least prevent fraud, so it's not good to hear that tha* the current wording of the law does not give the d.a. the tools to do what i would hope it would be able to do. >> and the d.a.'s office would be happy to work with the members of the committee to talk about the ways in which the laws may be able to be change sod we can have an enforcement tool that works. >> because i think this adds something that hasn't been a part of this discussion, you know, all
i do have to say that i feel that even though there are efforts on the part of the local government to address this issue, i do think there are already in the books state laws that might get to the heart of what's happening here and i just, i really hope that there is a thorough investigation that goes beyond what olse is doing because i do think they have limited resources, and it's not a good thing to hear that it would be almost impossible to bring a case forward based on the wording of the...
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city to offer combination government i.d.s and bank cards to all citizens. city council members voted to give the final go ahead during tonight's session. all residents can get a card. the debit card fax function keeps people from having to carry cash. the cards will roll out in 60 to 90 days. the price will be a one-time fee of $10 for minors and senior citizens and $15 for adults. richmond is considering a similar program. >>> it was standing room only at milpitas city council meeting. the topic, outsourcing the police department. citizens attended to tell the mayor why they don't think it will work for their city. when the community found out they turned to facebook to gather support against that idea. >> we kind of have become the face of the community. and as a result of that, we've heard a lot of feedback from people that they want to keep those kind of services in this community. >> i have no idea what your financial situations are, where you are looking for money. but do not take it away from our police and fire departments. >> council members agree
city to offer combination government i.d.s and bank cards to all citizens. city council members voted to give the final go ahead during tonight's session. all residents can get a card. the debit card fax function keeps people from having to carry cash. the cards will roll out in 60 to 90 days. the price will be a one-time fee of $10 for minors and senior citizens and $15 for adults. richmond is considering a similar program. >>> it was standing room only at milpitas city council...
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about 50,000 people took part in an anti-government march. schools and businesses are closed and operations protests turned violent in spain has thousands gathered to protest tax hikes and new cutbacks. more than two dozen officers were hurt. let's get a look at the roadways. >> it is getting busy out there, on the san mateo bridge we see some back up westbound towards foster city. it looks like it will ease up in just a few minutes. so far, slow and go west bound. no delays if you are working towards a word. the bay bridge and metering lights have been turned on. it is still ok as you head through the fast track planes. was down 4 at hillcrest there is an accident and the damage is done, a bit of a backup. we do have road work and a couple of lanes are closed until 1:00 this afternoon. reports of an accident, chp is on the scene trying to clear out lanes. you will need a few extra minutes west down 580, lots of brake lights as you work your way towards the dublin interchange. northbound 280 around 19th, we have a trouble spot with a broken-d
about 50,000 people took part in an anti-government march. schools and businesses are closed and operations protests turned violent in spain has thousands gathered to protest tax hikes and new cutbacks. more than two dozen officers were hurt. let's get a look at the roadways. >> it is getting busy out there, on the san mateo bridge we see some back up westbound towards foster city. it looks like it will ease up in just a few minutes. so far, slow and go west bound. no delays if you are...
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policies and the interest payments alone on the national debt are higher than the budgets of several government agencies come pined. >>> at the u.n. general assembly, the president of iran lashed out to the powers. ahmadinejad address add room filled with especially thank you seats. mr. ahmadinejad accused western leaders of intimidation with a pledge not to test nuclear weapons. he criticized what he called a continued threat by the uncivillized zionist to taken action against iran. >> he wanties to make iran a nuclear power. you know what i say to that. no way, no how, never. >> former new york city mayor judy guiliani led a protest against ahmadinejad. protestors carried signs and denounced the iranian leader. >>> neighbors knew there was some sort of mystery. they are surprised to learn about this. this is video you will see on two. >>> the warm up is coming. he will tell you when it will reach your neighborhood. >>> the unusual drill this morning at sfo to prepare for an airport emergency that has not happened here in 40 years. lots of prepaid cards come pre-filled with problems. enough is
policies and the interest payments alone on the national debt are higher than the budgets of several government agencies come pined. >>> at the u.n. general assembly, the president of iran lashed out to the powers. ahmadinejad address add room filled with especially thank you seats. mr. ahmadinejad accused western leaders of intimidation with a pledge not to test nuclear weapons. he criticized what he called a continued threat by the uncivillized zionist to taken action against...
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. >> 47% of people they are victims and they believe the government has a responsibility for them and they believe they are entitled... >> reporter: he can't pains at a hall after delivering this message in ohio yesterday. >> there are so many hurting and i want to help them, i know what it takes to get an economy going... >> the latest daily tracking poll now shows obama up 6 points over mitt romney nationwide. reporting live, allison burns ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> an 11-year-old boy shot in his bed in oakland is now back home. there he is, he had five surgeries while he was there. his home was sprayed with bullets last thursday at about with 1:00 a.m. he said he was happy to be out of the hospital but he was afraid to be back home. >> i want to thank the teachers and principal who came to visit me and gave me presents. >> they don't know why his home was targeted and so far no arrests have been made. >>> they have been arrested in connection with a domestic violence incident. he was arrested tuesday morning. he has been on the force for six years and is currently on administ
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government ministry faces an average 9% budget cuts and public worker salaries will be frozen. convince creditors that it will continue to reduce an $81 billion deficit. spain may soon seek health from the yur neen central bank. >>> u.s. economic news, first-time unemployment benefits dropped. it's the lowest level we've seen in nine weeks and a sign hiring may be picking up. four-week average new jobs fell to 174,000. the market a double dose of economic news. the dow jones industrial climbed 72 points. nasdaq added 42 points. >>> first step into e-commerce, the new service called gift. memo park company launched gift with select vendors today. new users will be able to click on ipod and send a friend a gift card, chocolates or other real-life presents. it'll also remind you about events such as birthdays or weddings. >>> a week-long celebration will culminate in san francisco tomorrow night. david stevenson tells us how thousands of cyclists are set to take over the streets. >> critical mass cyclists are rolling in san francisco from around the country and around the world to
government ministry faces an average 9% budget cuts and public worker salaries will be frozen. convince creditors that it will continue to reduce an $81 billion deficit. spain may soon seek health from the yur neen central bank. >>> u.s. economic news, first-time unemployment benefits dropped. it's the lowest level we've seen in nine weeks and a sign hiring may be picking up. four-week average new jobs fell to 174,000. the market a double dose of economic news. the dow jones industrial...
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james izumizaki was not only a math teacher but a coach and someone involved with student government. i saw teachers who were in tears this afternoon and came across students who were speechless. students called him mr. i. he was accused of a inproperty relationship -- improper relationship with a student. even with the accusations, those i talked with stud up for him. >> the district called her mom and she told me he died. he killed himself. >> first thing i did was went to my room and cried. i mean, my friend called me around 3:30 p.m. and when i got the news i didn't believe it. >> i feel everyone has their own opinion about it. some people think he did, some don't, some people love him. >> i look back on those days, i think what could i have done to be a better friend to him. >> i think everyone is depressed right now, he was a great teacher. most people had him, people keep saying he was the best math teacher. >> reporter: those from the school district will speak tuesday morning about james izumizaki. as for the circumstances behind the mullitation police haven't said. jr stone,
james izumizaki was not only a math teacher but a coach and someone involved with student government. i saw teachers who were in tears this afternoon and came across students who were speechless. students called him mr. i. he was accused of a inproperty relationship -- improper relationship with a student. even with the accusations, those i talked with stud up for him. >> the district called her mom and she told me he died. he killed himself. >> first thing i did was went to my room...
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. >> continue to be punishing, mainly by the government but also by. such crimes must not go unpunished. >> for his part the president in the midst of a bruising election battle ended with from his last campaign thanking lib yans who marched against the mob adding the rising tide of liberty will not be reversed. stay si, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> republican presidential candidate mitt romney found himself a few kind words today from former president bill clinton. romney appeared at clinton global initiative conference in new york. praised romney for his efforts to persuade other republicans to support the program. romney joked a few words can go a long way democratic national convention. >>> in election 2012 news tonight where members register, that is the message going out across the nation today. voter national voter registration day in barbara lee took part in a registration drive. also spoke autoagainst some voter id laws. police said hiring a photoid could mean as many as five people in 34 states from voting. >>> u v berkeley organization online vo
. >> continue to be punishing, mainly by the government but also by. such crimes must not go unpunished. >> for his part the president in the midst of a bruising election battle ended with from his last campaign thanking lib yans who marched against the mob adding the rising tide of liberty will not be reversed. stay si, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> republican presidential candidate mitt romney found himself a few kind words today from former president bill clinton. romney...
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he contrasted how families in new orleans were treated by the government after hurricane katrina compared to new york city residents after 911. >> what is happening in new orleans. where is your dollars? where is your money? makes no sense. tells me the bullet hasn't been taken out. [ applause tells me that somehow the people in new orleans they don't care about as much. >> the obama campaign was quick to fire back in morning. >> fox news reported on it, five years ago. >> i think it is a silly and desperate attempt by republicans to try to get us way from the real issues. >> reporter: tonight both candidates will have their moment to talk about the big issues, including the economy and 50 million are expected to watch this debate. brandi hitt, abc7 news. >> you can catch abc news special coverage of the debate starting at 6:00. after the debate: >> if you would like to join your fellow voters to watch tonight's debate, there are plenty of viewing parties we have a full list on abc7news.com under see it on tv. >>> some voters say i'm going to least country if the other guy wins. jetblue i
he contrasted how families in new orleans were treated by the government after hurricane katrina compared to new york city residents after 911. >> what is happening in new orleans. where is your dollars? where is your money? makes no sense. tells me the bullet hasn't been taken out. [ applause tells me that somehow the people in new orleans they don't care about as much. >> the obama campaign was quick to fire back in morning. >> fox news reported on it, five years ago....
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president obama is in favor of continuing low interest government-subsidized student loans for college, while governor romney supported temporary extension of those loans. he'd like to see the private sector a lot more involved. >> interesting part. my next year's gathering we'll know who will be carrying out these policies. >> we will indeed. >> raheema ellis here with us for the past few days, thank you. >>> the supreme court has agreed to take up a case that's going to decide if a police officer can get a blood sample from a suspected drunk driver without having a warrant. it's a case from missouri where blood was drawn from the suspect without his consent. the trial court ruled it violated his right to be free of unreasonable search and seizure under the fourth amendment. another court disagreed, and now the supreme court will decide the case next year. >>> when we continue from new york on a tuesday night, they called it a catch, but by which team and which ref for that matter? the bad call heard around the football world has spanned across the country, howling mad at the nfl, and
president obama is in favor of continuing low interest government-subsidized student loans for college, while governor romney supported temporary extension of those loans. he'd like to see the private sector a lot more involved. >> interesting part. my next year's gathering we'll know who will be carrying out these policies. >> we will indeed. >> raheema ellis here with us for the past few days, thank you. >>> the supreme court has agreed to take up a case that's...
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the law states that the federal government will only recognize traditional marriages, meaning no federal benefits action even where same-sex marriage is legal. >> same-sex couples are denied hundreds of different rights and benefits that are provided to married different sex couples under federal law. >> reporter: on the docket as well, whether to curtail parts of the historic voting rights act of 1965. it mandates federal oversight for states with a history of voting discrimination when changing any rules for elections. challengers say the law is outdated and unnecessary. a big lineup of cases that could change the landscape of civil rights in america. frances coe, nbc news. >>> a little more than a month away from decision 2012 and this week the presidential debates begin. president obama and mitt romney both preparing for their first debate in denver wednesday night. republicans are calling for more pressure on the president's foreign policy. in today's "wall street journal" romney calls mr. obama's policies dangerous. both sides are downplaying expectations, giving credit to each oth
the law states that the federal government will only recognize traditional marriages, meaning no federal benefits action even where same-sex marriage is legal. >> same-sex couples are denied hundreds of different rights and benefits that are provided to married different sex couples under federal law. >> reporter: on the docket as well, whether to curtail parts of the historic voting rights act of 1965. it mandates federal oversight for states with a history of voting discrimination...
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the government expects to hit those facilities with fines that will average more than $200,000 apiece. the hospital industry says patients share some of this blame. >>> and milk prices may double unless the house passes a new farm bill. the old bill expired yesterday. the senate has passed a replacement. without a new law, the federal government would be required to buy dairy products at inflated prices driving up what we pay at the store to more than $6 a gallon. it's always expensive. >>> and watch out for a worldwide shortage of disposable diapers all you parents out there. a factory that makes a key ingredient exploded this weekend. the super absorbent polymer. >> the "hotel transylvania," $43 million. "looper" with 21 million bucks. >> i heard good things about "looper." >>> arnold schwarzenegger on his life, secrets and lies. how he figured out that out housekeeper's son was his. >>> and a phenomenal finish on the way. a thrilling ryder cup finish that left americans stunned. [ female announcer ] think a thick cream is the only way to firm skin? challenge the need for such heavy
the government expects to hit those facilities with fines that will average more than $200,000 apiece. the hospital industry says patients share some of this blame. >>> and milk prices may double unless the house passes a new farm bill. the old bill expired yesterday. the senate has passed a replacement. without a new law, the federal government would be required to buy dairy products at inflated prices driving up what we pay at the store to more than $6 a gallon. it's always...
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. >> currently the federal government secure communities law requires local police to turn over undocumented immigrants who are accused of minor and nonviolent crimes, even if they don't have a prior criminal record. >>> san jose police are investigating the city's 34th homicide of the year. police say it started with a fight near the burn-all road and hospital ray highway just before 1:00 this morning. officers found a man suffering from at least one stab wound. he died a short time later at the hospital. no arrests have been made. >>> the trial is set to begin tomorrow for the woman charged with murdering nursing student michelle lee. prosecutors say giselle esteban killed lee because she was jealous of lee's relationship with her ex-boyfriend. lee disappeared last may. her body was found nearly four months later in a remote area between pleasanton and simole. family members say they will be at the trial. >>> up next, preparing for the big debate. there's a lot on the line for both presidential candidates, but political pundits say it could be make-or-break for one in particular. also a ne
. >> currently the federal government secure communities law requires local police to turn over undocumented immigrants who are accused of minor and nonviolent crimes, even if they don't have a prior criminal record. >>> san jose police are investigating the city's 34th homicide of the year. police say it started with a fight near the burn-all road and hospital ray highway just before 1:00 this morning. officers found a man suffering from at least one stab wound. he died a short...
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ohio where he once again linked romney to his comments that 47% of americans are victims who depend on government >> the president: as i travel around ohio and look out on this crowd, i don't see a lot of victims, i see hard workers, that's what i see. >> romney is trailing in florida and iowa. was asked about the numbers. i'm pleased with some, less with others, frankly, at this stage polls go up, polls go down, that's what he said. he's trying to retool his message as some can cast early ballots today. >>> america's cup world series back in town next week. yesterday afternoon the team's practice officials say the interest outside the u.s. is building and an audience in san francisco is jut a matter of getting people to watch this new type of racing. >> we have to captivate their imagination we probably get one shot if they see it and like it they will come back. if they don't like it, they won't. >> big crowds will be along the water front. next week is also fleet week. >>> weather big factor in all these things it has been cool looks like we are turning the corner. >>> fall flavor of warm weat
ohio where he once again linked romney to his comments that 47% of americans are victims who depend on government >> the president: as i travel around ohio and look out on this crowd, i don't see a lot of victims, i see hard workers, that's what i see. >> romney is trailing in florida and iowa. was asked about the numbers. i'm pleased with some, less with others, frankly, at this stage polls go up, polls go down, that's what he said. he's trying to retool his message as some can...
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. >>> government agency pledging to deliver -- they [ unintelligible ] the payment for employee benefits due at midnight. the postal service its financial picture would improve if congress would put an end to saturday deliveries, which would save money >> 30 years ago today, turntables, cassettes and reel-to-reel tapes started the march to obsolescence. hundreds of billions of cd's have been sold, back then the average cd player cost more than $700, which would be $1700 in today's money. cd's becoming obsolete because of the rise of digital music. >>> a man in critical condition this morning after he is run over by an alleged drunk driver if the east bay. what we've learned about the woman behind the wheel. >> >> controversial new law goes into effect today in san francisco, why all consumers could be paying more for what they buy. >>> big convention drawing business leaders from around the world. the new products being unveiled by oracle. >>> caltrain computers will see changes this morning. what you can expect if you are riding the rails to work later. here you go little man. [ humming
. >>> government agency pledging to deliver -- they [ unintelligible ] the payment for employee benefits due at midnight. the postal service its financial picture would improve if congress would put an end to saturday deliveries, which would save money >> 30 years ago today, turntables, cassettes and reel-to-reel tapes started the march to obsolescence. hundreds of billions of cd's have been sold, back then the average cd player cost more than $700, which would be $1700 in...
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when the president addressed a crowd contrasting how families in new orleans were being treated by the government after hurricane katrina. compared to new york city residents after september 11th. >> what's happening down in new orleans? where is your dollar? where is your money? makes no sense. tells me the bullet hasn't been taken out. tells me somehow the people down in new orleans don't care about as much. >> the obama campaign was quick to fire back this morning. fox news reported on it five years ago. it's a silly and desperate attempt by republicans to try to get us away from talking about real issues. >> the debate will focus on domestic issues and the economy will be front and center, 50 people people are expected to watch. >> and you can watch the debate right here tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. there is warm weather still with us. >> now, the accuweather update. >> the cool down has begun. there is some upper 80s and low 90s it's still 61 m n.half moon bay. there is fog return together coast flowing forcefully throughout the golden gate and temperatures have dropped sharply. san franci
when the president addressed a crowd contrasting how families in new orleans were being treated by the government after hurricane katrina. compared to new york city residents after september 11th. >> what's happening down in new orleans? where is your dollar? where is your money? makes no sense. tells me the bullet hasn't been taken out. tells me somehow the people down in new orleans don't care about as much. >> the obama campaign was quick to fire back this morning. fox news...
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on friday, the government releases the employment report for the month of september. show the economy added just 96,000 jobs in august. the job less rate fell slightly as people gave up looking for work. >>> people who preordered amazon's newest and brighten kindle will have to wait. supposed to ship tomorrow but ship the week of october the 22nd. starts at $119. >> a warning on kids exposure to television even when they are not watching it. a study in the journal pediatrics, the tv is on in the background four hours a day. previous research has found kids exposed to background television don't do well on tests. this is true for children under the age of 2. so even the background. >> your kids don't want tv do they? >> not a lot. they do watch football. 4:51. a whirlwind romance. >> justin bieber gives fans a little more than they bargained for. >> and lindsay lohan said she was assaulted at a hotel. charges against the man she did it were suddenly dropped. ,,,,,, >>> hot temperatures today. it is a spare the air day. air quality going to clear out. we'll have more on
on friday, the government releases the employment report for the month of september. show the economy added just 96,000 jobs in august. the job less rate fell slightly as people gave up looking for work. >>> people who preordered amazon's newest and brighten kindle will have to wait. supposed to ship tomorrow but ship the week of october the 22nd. starts at $119. >> a warning on kids exposure to television even when they are not watching it. a study in the journal pediatrics, the...
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planned protest, the governor said the bill code divert attention from a true emergency by requiring government agencies to get a court order within six hours of a shutdown >>> the vice-presidential candidates in the limelight this week and as president obama and mitt romney in seclusion preparing for their first debate wednesday. chip reid shows us what to expect from the two season debaters. >>> paul ryan is in the state of new hampshire today >>> vice-president joe biden campaigned in florida where he argued the obama administration inherited a trillion dollar deficit from the bush administration >>> that the two wars on a credit card without paying a penny >>> president obama and mitt romney tucker downed cramming for next week's debate showdown both sides work hard to lower expectations by praising their opponent. romney says the president has the advantage is one of the talented political communicators in modern history obama says romney has the edge to betting about two dozen times during the republican primary >>> in the both have ample experience debating but gov. romney has more pract
planned protest, the governor said the bill code divert attention from a true emergency by requiring government agencies to get a court order within six hours of a shutdown >>> the vice-presidential candidates in the limelight this week and as president obama and mitt romney in seclusion preparing for their first debate wednesday. chip reid shows us what to expect from the two season debaters. >>> paul ryan is in the state of new hampshire today >>> vice-president joe...
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the law states that the federal government will only recognize traditional marriages, meaning no federal benefits even where same-sex marriage is legal. >> same-sex couples are denied hundreds of different rights and benefits that are provided to married different-sex couples under federal law. >> reporter: on the document as well, whether to curtail parts of the historic voting rights act of 1965. it mandates federal oversight for states with a history of voting discrimination when changing any rules for elections. challengers say the law is outdated and unnecessary. a big lineup of cases that could change the landscape of civil rights in america. francis coe, nbc news. >>> here is a look at other stories making news early today in america. in maine a group of strangers spring into action when an elderly woman drove her car into the portland harbor. the ban of good samaritans pulled the 84-year-old out of her car moments before it sank. the woman is in stable condition. some of the rescuers had to be treated for hypothermia. >>> karma geddon two has come to an end just for the end of th
the law states that the federal government will only recognize traditional marriages, meaning no federal benefits even where same-sex marriage is legal. >> same-sex couples are denied hundreds of different rights and benefits that are provided to married different-sex couples under federal law. >> reporter: on the document as well, whether to curtail parts of the historic voting rights act of 1965. it mandates federal oversight for states with a history of voting discrimination when...
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the stunt that one man pulled trying to send a message to italy's government. >>> we're looking over here, this message for freement. >>> welcome back, everybody, on a wednesday morning. a nice picturesque shot of san francisco. that is a live shot, if you've been feeling the heat all week long. christina loren will let us know if that's going to chill out a little bit coming up. it is 4:54. >>> san francisco gets busier today. the america's cup sailing races starts with qualifying rounds. plus, the start of fleet week on the bay. a military hover craft will come ashore from the "uss macon island" for a medical training drill. at 4:00, the america cup teams will be zipping across the water in qualifying. it would not be fleet week without the blue angels. they touched down yesterday afternoon, in formation of course. they will be practicing their precision maneuvers in the bay area skies on thursday afternoon. then they will wow crowds at the fleet show over the weekend. they are hosting a meet and greet at pier 39 friday night. >> i always think "top gun," ice man, maverick. goose.
the stunt that one man pulled trying to send a message to italy's government. >>> we're looking over here, this message for freement. >>> welcome back, everybody, on a wednesday morning. a nice picturesque shot of san francisco. that is a live shot, if you've been feeling the heat all week long. christina loren will let us know if that's going to chill out a little bit coming up. it is 4:54. >>> san francisco gets busier today. the america's cup sailing races starts...
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. >>> is interesting statistic because the politicians and government and the san francisco mayor is all about jobs. you look at the tech. the ad tech jobs but most people just laid off during unemployment of getting the jobs or people from out of state coming in? >>> you point to a prom. there's a mismatch between the people there currently unemployed and skills they have to offer than hiring businesses and skills of the auspices want. some of the tech job search spending, perhaps new colors and computer science graduates the press people coming in from out a state of getting the shop's wares people and laid off from manufacturing plant or call center do not have the skills the required to fill the shops. the will be left out. >>> another thing with the job statistics is when the call center is closing are shifting its call centers of state. and campbell soup and the governor and the politicians create all these other jobs. my question is are the jobs your greeting now to the how to pay and benefits that the old jobs have? or the new jobs different? >>> there's a fundamental shift i
. >>> is interesting statistic because the politicians and government and the san francisco mayor is all about jobs. you look at the tech. the ad tech jobs but most people just laid off during unemployment of getting the jobs or people from out of state coming in? >>> you point to a prom. there's a mismatch between the people there currently unemployed and skills they have to offer than hiring businesses and skills of the auspices want. some of the tech job search spending,...
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the defensive marriage act detyping marriage between one man and one woman in the eyes of the federal government. if the justices too do take up the issue,erel originalments won't begin until next we're with a decision expected by june of next year. >>> here at home, chevron revealed more details about a pipe failure of the cause of a fire last month in richmond. about 200 people were at this meeting last night. the general manager said the pipe that failed had a low silicon content which could lead to a faster corrosion rate. he says the pipe was inspected last november but not the 5- foot section that failed. in the meantime, the general manager called for reports that it used a pipe to bypass air monitors, that's not correct. >> the pipe at issue is an equal saying line and was part of a system to be put in for the 2003 bay air quality tear management regulations. >> epa's criminal investigation is still going on. they will conduct an on-site audit next week. >>> new details about the peanut butter recall. we have learned two people here in california have become sick with the outbreak. over
the defensive marriage act detyping marriage between one man and one woman in the eyes of the federal government. if the justices too do take up the issue,erel originalments won't begin until next we're with a decision expected by june of next year. >>> here at home, chevron revealed more details about a pipe failure of the cause of a fire last month in richmond. about 200 people were at this meeting last night. the general manager said the pipe that failed had a low silicon content...
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spain's government is set to unveil more economic measures. the missouri and into higher taxes tree this and the suspense about and the european central bank could do it an estimated 50,000 people took to the streets of athens today. the country's governing coalition is having another meeting to discuss budget cuts as it tries to obtain rescue loans. >>> the student attended events in ohio. that's another state considered crucial to success. half will discuss the effects of china on the u.s. economy. >>> the president has had multiple opportunities to little china as a currency manipulator. >>> he's been talking tough on china he says is going to take a bite to them. it sells better than talking about all the years he spent auditing from companies that sent our jobs to try. >>> the latest poll shows president obama leaving in the buckeye state. the a's had a big yesterday in texas. >>> it took him years but he's finally play football for real. a former felon roughly committed of a crime,, i'm so glad you called. thank you. we're not in london,
spain's government is set to unveil more economic measures. the missouri and into higher taxes tree this and the suspense about and the european central bank could do it an estimated 50,000 people took to the streets of athens today. the country's governing coalition is having another meeting to discuss budget cuts as it tries to obtain rescue loans. >>> the student attended events in ohio. that's another state considered crucial to success. half will discuss the effects of china on...
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[applause] the good government awards also support spur's good government work. it is a central part of our mission. our agenda is admittedly ambitious. we analyze every local measure on the san francisco ballot, which until recently was a pretty formidable task. we participate in most of the major issues of city government from pension and payroll tax reform to some of the most
[applause] the good government awards also support spur's good government work. it is a central part of our mission. our agenda is admittedly ambitious. we analyze every local measure on the san francisco ballot, which until recently was a pretty formidable task. we participate in most of the major issues of city government from pension and payroll tax reform to some of the most
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this is the governing law of official conduct in san francisco. so if i go to the san francisco police department and i want to look at records of a case that is closed. i shouldn't have any problem from the san francisco police department saying no, we can't share any tape recordings with you. or we can't share any evidence that was collected both audio and video with you. where in fact if the case is closed, those are public records. specifically if i want to apply those to commissioner harris. this is important. and i am surprised you looking at me shocked. this is what you get if you spend 10 months on ross mirkarimi railroading him and 10 days trying to push this through. and it doesn't give us an idea of the information and i excuse me me mr. st. croix i was not able to read the documents of this meeting. but i wasn't able to read the minutes of mirkarimi hearing previous to those five through 10 or 12. anyway, thank you. >> hope johnson. i have two -- first i want to say it would, i understand it's been a long time that these have been, sin
this is the governing law of official conduct in san francisco. so if i go to the san francisco police department and i want to look at records of a case that is closed. i shouldn't have any problem from the san francisco police department saying no, we can't share any tape recordings with you. or we can't share any evidence that was collected both audio and video with you. where in fact if the case is closed, those are public records. specifically if i want to apply those to commissioner...
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federal government came back in '83 and capped the cost increases. that's when we saw the balloon squeeze out to the private sector. what today is unaffordable level. in fact encouraged the 30 million, 35 million people who needed insurance not to be able to buy it. this new program will bring in 20 million people by the year 2020 one but we're also putting hospitals under the gun by penalizing them for not delivering great outcomes or out comes we think we want the truth of the matter the hospitals had no responsibility for care of patients after they're discharged. really this is about not only value, it is about transparent pricing and norm sallization of a -- normalization of a market. we don't know how to value the same procedures across states because the prices are different starting with costs. lauren: we don't know anything? david: no, not in terms of pricing in medicine and the government doesn't seem to be making it any easier. john, you have your hands full, sir. thank you for coming in. >> thank you so much. david: we're hours away from
federal government came back in '83 and capped the cost increases. that's when we saw the balloon squeeze out to the private sector. what today is unaffordable level. in fact encouraged the 30 million, 35 million people who needed insurance not to be able to buy it. this new program will bring in 20 million people by the year 2020 one but we're also putting hospitals under the gun by penalizing them for not delivering great outcomes or out comes we think we want the truth of the matter the...
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. >>> hospitals around the country are being given a warning not to try to cheat the government through the use of computerized records technology. the justice department and health and human services are focusing on what's called upcoding or raising the severity of a patient's condition to get more money. >>> and it is peak viewing time for a beautiful sight, the northern lights. these spectacular photographs were taken over the past couple of days in yellow knife, canada. doesn't get much better than that. >>> now here's an early look at how wall street will kick off the day. the dow closed at 13,558 after falling 20 points yesterday. the s&p was down three. the nasdaq lost 19. >>> taking a look at overseas trading this morning, in tokyo the nikkei gained 22 points while in hong kong the hang seng was up 3. >>> gloomy data out of europe and another corporate caution flag. stalled markets monday. minutes before the closing bell caterpillar cut its earnings forecasts for 2015 citing weakness in the world economy sending shares lower in trade. europe's biggest economy is still struggling
. >>> hospitals around the country are being given a warning not to try to cheat the government through the use of computerized records technology. the justice department and health and human services are focusing on what's called upcoding or raising the severity of a patient's condition to get more money. >>> and it is peak viewing time for a beautiful sight, the northern lights. these spectacular photographs were taken over the past couple of days in yellow knife, canada....
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that are working with the government. both. >> i think that you are going to see... this is a setting of what is to come, judging by the amount of the increase to the tifia program, i think that we are going to see a substantial growth in the innovative program in the future, transportation bills. >> project delivery stream lining a few key things that i would like to point out. this was one of the key goals of the house republicans. map-21 expands the category exclusions so that the pedestrian projects in an existing right-of-way or less than $75 million in federal funds will recognize an expedited time line, so this will bode well for some of the smaller projects in san francisco that had serious challenged because of a prolonged review face in order to get the clearance to utilize the transportation funds. establishing the criteria to complete the major projects in four years and also authorizing program solutions for projects without changing neba. they now have delegation to administer the project. for all projects t
that are working with the government. both. >> i think that you are going to see... this is a setting of what is to come, judging by the amount of the increase to the tifia program, i think that we are going to see a substantial growth in the innovative program in the future, transportation bills. >> project delivery stream lining a few key things that i would like to point out. this was one of the key goals of the house republicans. map-21 expands the category exclusions so that...
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. >> commissioners, ray hearts director san francisco open government. i guess that you probably sense a certain level of anger and frustration from me when i come before you. because i watch your meetings on sfgtv if i am not here, and it isn't just the fact that you seem to disregard the rights of the citizens under the sunshine ordinance and the brown act. but you seem to be flagrant about making promises and commitments you don't keep. last week there were documents that were shown on the overhead which were not leg able for the members of the public. documents which under the law should have been made available in the information packet which was sent out. and then they should have been available to the public so they could be participating in this. and it gives the lie to the idea that you want the public participation and then you deny the documents and the information that people need to actually make meaningful public comment. and then, you make a commitment to putting these documents later up on to the police department website, and low and beh
. >> commissioners, ray hearts director san francisco open government. i guess that you probably sense a certain level of anger and frustration from me when i come before you. because i watch your meetings on sfgtv if i am not here, and it isn't just the fact that you seem to disregard the rights of the citizens under the sunshine ordinance and the brown act. but you seem to be flagrant about making promises and commitments you don't keep. last week there were documents that were shown on...
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i am the government policy director at spur. it is my distinct pleasure to welcome such an amazing panel as well as the mayor of our fine city. this is the innovation mayor, mayor ed lee. [applause] >> thank you. can everyone here me? welcome to spur. i enjoy being here because every time i come here, some part of my brain wakes up that has not been woken up before. i am here to welcome you. earlier, i had a wonderful opportunity to exchange with our panel members about what they are doing and how they're doing it. . i think these panel members are here as part of their own entrepreneurial spirit. they own companies but love the city. they know the spirit of the city is one of innovation, that invites peoples and views, and smashes them -- meshes them together to see if we can make an even better san francisco. we have two other supervisors who may be coming later. we're all part of the initial group of policymakers at city hall who want to hear news views and ideas on the new collaborative economy. we're interested in it becaus
i am the government policy director at spur. it is my distinct pleasure to welcome such an amazing panel as well as the mayor of our fine city. this is the innovation mayor, mayor ed lee. [applause] >> thank you. can everyone here me? welcome to spur. i enjoy being here because every time i come here, some part of my brain wakes up that has not been woken up before. i am here to welcome you. earlier, i had a wonderful opportunity to exchange with our panel members about what they are...
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a long way to government seventh inning in terms of the anxieties. they think the anxieties are in seventh. the solutions are way behind, but the people are -- their anxiety is ahead of the solutions to come. >> feels like this european game has some way to played an could be talking about it this time next year. thank you very much, rick. thank you very much, michelle, for working the phones as well. >>> all right. moving on, caterpillar raising a red flag on china today and sellers taking a chunk out of that stock. the company is cutting its 2015 earnings forecast because of slower-than-expected economic recovery. cat tracker says equipment sales in australia and china were among areas of concern and many people seem to be cheering a china slow down, perhaps in the hopes it will help the american recould have environment that a dangerous way to think? another way, a simpler way, do we need china more than we know? let's ask the author of "what the u.s. can learn from china" and peter navarre row, economist and director of the film "death by china"
a long way to government seventh inning in terms of the anxieties. they think the anxieties are in seventh. the solutions are way behind, but the people are -- their anxiety is ahead of the solutions to come. >> feels like this european game has some way to played an could be talking about it this time next year. thank you very much, rick. thank you very much, michelle, for working the phones as well. >>> all right. moving on, caterpillar raising a red flag on china today and...
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the government has to force big companies -- the government has a lot of things that the government has to do. you live with this tension. be very careful. i think the best solution is a single-payer system. [applause] i have always said to my opponents, i never heard anybody, when they are getting on an airplane, saying, get the government off my back. [laughter] [applause] >> it brings us to an interesting point that many of the lawsuits that have been filed have argued things like rather than regulating private insurance, the government should provide contraception directly through taxpayer funding. that is a less conservative position than the one we were at. >> i wanted to clarify one thing that speaks to what charlie was just saying. earlier, the religious freedom legislation act. it addressed the supreme court case that we discussed. it says if there is a compelling enough interest, it is appropriate for the government to regulate in that way. the question comes to whether the argument that i made or that ken made is a compelling interest. if it is, then it stands. i do not want
the government has to force big companies -- the government has a lot of things that the government has to do. you live with this tension. be very careful. i think the best solution is a single-payer system. [applause] i have always said to my opponents, i never heard anybody, when they are getting on an airplane, saying, get the government off my back. [laughter] [applause] >> it brings us to an interesting point that many of the lawsuits that have been filed have argued things like...
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. >>> in greece tens of thousands flock out today to protest the government's measures. violence outside the parliament building. protest the government's recent frement to enact their $15 billion in spending cuts to meet the demands of own leaders. >>> continued unrest as we see again. the dow lost 24 points, nasdaq fell 24. >>> san francisco takes the title for the best city in the country. its world class restaurants, large education in classes improve the economy all helped city by the bay earn its top spot from the bloomberg business week best. coming in second, seattle, then washington dc, then boston. portland rounds up 5 education, economic factors, crime, and air quality. >>> a big settlement us davis pepper spray. peaceful protest on campus last year, tells us one student plans to use all of her portions to help others. >> the uc davis quad was peaceful this afternoon, a far cry from november 18th of last year. students engaged in a non-violent protest were pepper sprayed by campus police officers. >> my face was on fire. i felt like my eyes were boiling. it wa
. >>> in greece tens of thousands flock out today to protest the government's measures. violence outside the parliament building. protest the government's recent frement to enact their $15 billion in spending cuts to meet the demands of own leaders. >>> continued unrest as we see again. the dow lost 24 points, nasdaq fell 24. >>> san francisco takes the title for the best city in the country. its world class restaurants, large education in classes improve the economy...
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do you remember that michigan politician to got barred from local government just forú mentioning the word vagina on the floor. the latest book is called vagina and she joins us next to talk about it. >> gavin: you can say all kind of things about feminist author naomi wolf but don't call her shy after writing the best seller the beauty myth she is creating controversy get again with vagina a new biography. great to have you on the show. this book, it's amazing the reviews out there. i don't say that to critique the book per se, but candidly to critique some of the reviews you have people completely in, you know, on every side of the book. pro and con. up in arms. you have -- you have delivered a lot of passion out there. haven't you? >> well, i mean, i wrote a book that is full of very surprising information about women and their arousal and sexual response. and i know that some of the information is explosive. and you know, also it's an issue you that people have strong feelings about. but i am not concerned because i have noticed that the books i write people get most upset about a
do you remember that michigan politician to got barred from local government just forú mentioning the word vagina on the floor. the latest book is called vagina and she joins us next to talk about it. >> gavin: you can say all kind of things about feminist author naomi wolf but don't call her shy after writing the best seller the beauty myth she is creating controversy get again with vagina a new biography. great to have you on the show. this book, it's amazing the reviews out there. i...
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jury so i'm going walk through those, the first finding indicated that the jury couldn't identify any government investigations tracking surcharges, we partially disagreed with that finding i think unbeknownst so the grand jury, we had commenced our process of na process of compiling that which we've since issued in our report in august, so we have done that. moving to the fourth finding, the grand jury indicated that the city didn't have a plan nor sufficient staff at olse to audit surcharge compliance with the regulations. the olse's response in summary is that we absolutely intend to at least facially respond to as has been indicated already, employers are going to be required to report to us their surcharge data, how much they collect in surcharges, whether or not that's more or less the amount they spend in health care, those who report to us affirmatively that they have collected more on surcharges than they spent on health care, we will enforce the provision that they be required to spend that money irrevocably on health care, we intend to do that and have a plan to do that. at the same t
jury so i'm going walk through those, the first finding indicated that the jury couldn't identify any government investigations tracking surcharges, we partially disagreed with that finding i think unbeknownst so the grand jury, we had commenced our process of na process of compiling that which we've since issued in our report in august, so we have done that. moving to the fourth finding, the grand jury indicated that the city didn't have a plan nor sufficient staff at olse to audit surcharge...
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it is not just about government. we need to make sure we have a comprehensive approach that is not just tailored to individuals and to individual communities but will most likely taylor the individuals that we know to be perpetrators of gun violence but also keeping in mind the relationship of their families. everyone is connected to a family, and it is the entire family unit we must begin to heal and provide research -- not research but out reached towards. we also need to better realize the opportunities for employment on all sectors, not just on the ground doing construction. without that, i would like to bring up our cheek, who after serving as captain of the bayview station is now our police chief. for a number of years, he intimately understands the challenges that we are facing as a community. thank you. [applause] >> thank you. with regard to the interruption, obviously, the police department will play a major role in that. in the first five months of 2012, we had 14 homicides by firearm. in the next to the v
it is not just about government. we need to make sure we have a comprehensive approach that is not just tailored to individuals and to individual communities but will most likely taylor the individuals that we know to be perpetrators of gun violence but also keeping in mind the relationship of their families. everyone is connected to a family, and it is the entire family unit we must begin to heal and provide research -- not research but out reached towards. we also need to better realize the...
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you cannot rely on government to come in and take care of things after an emergency. we want people to be self- sufficient now and empowered and çfeel they have a role in the çresponse and recovery efforts. we also knowç any disaster is t going to stop at our borders. if there is an earthquake, it is not going to stop in the seven square miles surrounding san francisco. we have to rely on our neighbors in san mateo, san jose, monterey, the east bay. we allç are part of this together. there was a vision we needed to do better regional planning instead of our silos in communities. we have been able to work as a region. all of our communities coming together on different projects like the interoperable radio project funded through rf funding. we're getting to know each other as people and in the roles we have a today so that when the big emergency hits, we will be able to pick up the phone and say, i need this or that. working with our partners in fema, nancy and i have had a number of conversations about how we can work together to pull together resources. it is
you cannot rely on government to come in and take care of things after an emergency. we want people to be self- sufficient now and empowered and çfeel they have a role in the çresponse and recovery efforts. we also knowç any disaster is t going to stop at our borders. if there is an earthquake, it is not going to stop in the seven square miles surrounding san francisco. we have to rely on our neighbors in san mateo, san jose, monterey, the east bay. we allç are part of this together....
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opportunity fund is not a bank or a government agency. we are an independent nonprofit organization with a mission to provide capital to working people to help them earn, say, and invest in the future. we focus primarily on businesses that are not yet bankable. most of our clients are themselves low or moderate income people or working in low or moderate income neighborhoods. but not exclusively. we will look at any business we think can bring about substantial community benefits. i want to talk about what type of loans we make and whatever products we have. that is important to note that in our case, they mentioned -- i mentioned some acronyms. the service corps of retired executives, women's business centers, renaissance and entrepreneurs should here in san francisco, women's initiative for self-employed -- those organizations offer classes often and one-on-one counseling. in some cases, whether or not you are seeking a loan -- in our case, and rising is strictly tied to a loan. we are a financial institution. but if you come to us for
opportunity fund is not a bank or a government agency. we are an independent nonprofit organization with a mission to provide capital to working people to help them earn, say, and invest in the future. we focus primarily on businesses that are not yet bankable. most of our clients are themselves low or moderate income people or working in low or moderate income neighborhoods. but not exclusively. we will look at any business we think can bring about substantial community benefits. i want to...
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, the state governmentç, the local government, theç tribes. you also have to work with the nonprofits, red cross, salvation army, many more. you have to bring in the faith- based community. it is huge what they are able to doç on a daily basis with a sml emergency. it may be in somebody's home unfortunately caught on fire. it is a disaster to them. ççwho is thereç during the dr for that family? it is the city. it is the red cross. the salvation army, the local church, synagogue,ç mosqueç, whatever. the faith based community is there to help the mountçç -- o help them out. when things are little bigger, who else is there? neighbors helping neighbors. ças it gets a little bigger, or even if it is a small house fire, in the neighborhoods of this city and neighborhoods across the country, if something çhappens, there is usually a local business that knows the family and been dealing with for a while and says that will help them out in some way or another. i remember last year i was traveling in the floods of north dakota. there
, the state governmentç, the local government, theç tribes. you also have to work with the nonprofits, red cross, salvation army, many more. you have to bring in the faith- based community. it is huge what they are able to doç on a daily basis with a sml emergency. it may be in somebody's home unfortunately caught on fire. it is a disaster to them. ççwho is thereç during the dr for that family? it is the city. it is the red cross. the salvation army, the local church, synagogue,ç...
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unfortunately, the government and procter and gamble was freaked out about this. then it was announceable, just a little bit of toxic metals, don't worry. they put the products back on the shelf and back on the market. china is the no. 1 growth market for procter and gamble. have quotes where she says china is no. 2 mark and going for no. 1 and do it by marketing our products to millions of villages across china. that is the mentality of the company, all about growth and convincing us that we need more products. these are also in the most toxic categories and increasingly marketed to younger and younger girls. this is an example of a 5 or 7 year old on the cover of a skin, hair relaxer. these are ratings, that is the most toxic hair relaxers and no. 1 is a kid's product. then for hair dye, younger and younger girls are getting hair dye. "new york times", girls 10 and 11 are getting their hair dyed into the salon. it used to be 15 or 16. the industry was excited. this represent as growth market for the industries. it also represents age and continued chemical expos
unfortunately, the government and procter and gamble was freaked out about this. then it was announceable, just a little bit of toxic metals, don't worry. they put the products back on the shelf and back on the market. china is the no. 1 growth market for procter and gamble. have quotes where she says china is no. 2 mark and going for no. 1 and do it by marketing our products to millions of villages across china. that is the mentality of the company, all about growth and convincing us that we...
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public engagement is extremely important to the way we run government in san francisco. it has always been about public engagement. we need the last bodies come a different viewpoints, different economic classics -- classes, ethnicities, and regions of the city to be well-represented on everything we do because that is what makes our city great. it is that the verse you point coming together to focus -- it is that diverse viewpoint coming together to focus and figure out with the public what it is that we should do, that it is time well, well thought out, and what we need to do to show the rest of the country that this city can work itself out of the economic doldrums and into presenting hope and economic opportunity for everybody, no matter their backgrounds. we also reflect our regional values in this city in many different ways. we want to continue selecting people who will make sure government and all of our programs are open to everybody. i want to thank each and every one of the people in front of me today representing the different bodies we are about to make appo
public engagement is extremely important to the way we run government in san francisco. it has always been about public engagement. we need the last bodies come a different viewpoints, different economic classics -- classes, ethnicities, and regions of the city to be well-represented on everything we do because that is what makes our city great. it is that the verse you point coming together to focus -- it is that diverse viewpoint coming together to focus and figure out with the public what it...